LaFave, Wein & Frament sought an order under Judiciary Law §474-a(4) granting it higher fees than provided under §474-a(2) in a yet-to-be-commenced medical malpractice and negligence action.

Wein's move comes after skyrocketing growth for Kirkland, the highest-grossing firm in the Am Law 200. The firm grew gross revenue 25% to $6.042 billion last year, while average profits per ...